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Random Boat Boatyard Tour (Dry Dock Boats On The Hard!)
March 21, 2024 · 32 min · 11K views · Clark's Court Boat Yard, Grenada
What this video covers
A tour of Clark's Court Boat Yard features an inspection of various vessels on the hard, focusing on design characteristics, construction materials, and intended use.Watch The assessment covers a 46-ft monohull undergoing keel maintenance, highlighting the risks of sail drives and the benefits of a straight-bow design.4:14 A 62-ft monohull serves as an example of a deep-draft, open-ocean cruiser, noted for its 100-lb Ultra anchor and custom hydraulic swim platform.5:40 The tour also examines a 30-ft full-keel monohull, identified as a solo-sailor’s boat, and an aluminum expedition vessel equipped with a swing keel, twin rudders, and a Hydrovane wind vane.19:47 The walkthrough concludes with observations on a 69-ft catamaran, emphasizing the scale and cost of modern luxury multihulls.22:15 Throughout the tour, the participants evaluate features such as propeller types, bow thrusters, and hull materials, contrasting the comfort of modern fiberglass cruisers with the durability of expedition-grade aluminum boats.
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